Psychology

Intermediate courses are grouped into three main content areas: fundamentals of psychology, clinical and counselling perspectives psychology and applied psychology (please check the prerequisite requirements for the courses).

Sample Fundamentals of Psychology Courses:

• Developmental Psychology
• Social Psychology
• Cognitive Neuroscience

Sample Clinical and Counseling Perspectives Psychology Courses:

• Abnormal Psychology
• Art and Science of Well-being

Sample Applied Psychology Courses:

• Organizational Psychology
• Educational Psychology
• Applied Research Methods in Psychology

Psychology students can choose any advanced psychology courses (please check the prerequisite
requirements for the courses). Sample courses include:

• Counselling Psychology
• Person-Centered Counseling
• Health Psychology
• Multicultural Psychology
• Psychology of Humor
• Capstone I & II**

**Students need to apply to do a capstone project and will need approval from psychology faculty.

Eligible third-year students can apply by the end of their third (3rd) year to do a capstone project during their final 4th year of study. In the Psychology major, the Capstone is to be conducted individually. The Capstone by Dissertation is a ‘research project’ where empirical data is collected for the purpose of testing or interpreting a theoretical or philosophical concept(s). Sometimes, this will be a replication or an undertaking to extend theory. In both cases, the Dissertation will add to the body of knowledge in a ‘modest’ manner in keeping with the scope of a (1) one-year undergraduate research project.

The Capstone by Applied Project is a more practice-focused option where the primary focus is on designing, implementing, and evaluating a program or project that is founded in psychological theory, research, and practice. The project can be designed in partnership with other individuals, including industry partners, but the students should have a central role throughout the project. The primary final deliverable is a critical evaluation report that usually involves gathering data and assessing the extent to which the project has met its intended impact and objectives. In both cases, the Capstone should demonstrate original critical and creative thinking.

• Capstone I: Project Proposal
• Capstone II: Project Completion

Psychology Capstone Application Eligibility and Approval Criteria:

• Major GPA of 3.5 or higher
• Strong and well-thought-out capstone application
• Approval subject to faculty-student matching and faculty availability